What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Manager position at Josephine County?
Administers, plans, and directs all operations, planning, policy, development, and activities fo the two County airport; does related work as required.
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in the classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements pertaining to visual and instrument flight, airport traffic control and management of airports; airport maintenance requirements and necessary supplies, materials, and equipment. Considerable knowledge of real estate leases and contracts; revenue sources for funding projects; budgeting and record keeping.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree; or five years of progressively responsible airport administrative experience or experience coordinating related multi-functional operations, significant preference for a candidate with a pilot’s license including the knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations; and a satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above described duties.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of or ability to obtain valid Oregon Driver’s license; safe driving record.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation, including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
An employee in this classification is responsible for administering and directing the day-to-day operations and supervising employees, volunteers and contractors performing work in the development/improvement and maintenance of the two County airports. Work is performed under the general direction of the Board of County Commissioners who reviews work primarily based on results attained and for compliance with County, FAA and DEQ regulations. This position provides supervision of the Caretakers for the Grants Pass and Illinois Valley Airports and assigns and directs work of volunteer support staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Illustrative Only. Any single position in the classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)
- Develop and administer operational policies and rules regarding airport security, safety and facility operation and maintenance. Provides supervision to employees and contractors as required, including evaluating, hiring and/or termination.
- Negotiates, drafts and administers airport leases, contracts and agreements with tenants and contractors with review by Legal Counsel and the Board of Commissioners.
- Develops, recommends, and monitors airport improvement/development projects; assists in the research, documentation and preparation of federal and state grant proposals and administers grants.
- Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with State, County, FAA and DEQ regulations.
- Meets with Airport Board(s) and Commissioners to keep them informed of airport activities and to obtain overall direction and support.
- Develops and provides the airport budget to the Budget Officer and Board of Commissioners; monitors revenues and expenditures to remain within budgetary constraints.
- Investigates and prepares reports of accidents occurring at the airports.
- Responds to inquiries regarding airport services and activities.
- Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports related to airport programs, projects, and activities.
- Receives inspections from FAA, Oregon Department of Aviation, DEQ, EPA and others. Respond to inspection reports and ensure corrective action is taken on any discrepancies.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements pertaining to visual and instrument flight, airport traffic control and management of airports; airport maintenance requirements and necessary supplies, materials, and equipment. Considerable knowledge of real estate leases and contracts; revenue sources for funding projects; budgeting and record keeping.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree; or five years of progressively responsible airport administrative experience or experience coordinating related multi-functional operations, significant preference for a candidate with a pilot’s license including the knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations; and a satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above described duties.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of or ability to obtain valid Oregon Driver’s license; safe driving record.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation, including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
Salary : $83,388 - $92,718
